The federal government recently finalized a new river plan to help keep it from plunging further, causing concerns and uncertainty among those who rely on its water.
Water systems in many small communities across Central California are due for improvements to meet new standards and deal with the drought. That includes Pixley in Tulare County.
The groundbreaking for the new water treatment plant, which will be built right next to the current plant, is expected to begin this fall.
Harris and Gov. Newsom toured a facility to highlight the benefits of the American Jobs Plan, which would invest $111 billion in water infrastructure.
